May 05 2008
President Bush Signs TBI Act Reauthorization Bill Into Law
This week marked a major legislative victory for the brain injury community, as President Bush officially signed into law legislation reauthorizing the TBI Act (S. 793) on Monday, April 28! Congratulations to all BIAA state affiliates, advocates, and national stakeholders who helped make TBI Act reauthorization a reality.
BIAA issued a press release applauding this major accomplishment, noting that achieving successful reauthorization of the TBI Act has been BIAA’s biggest federal legislative priority this year.
BIAA President and CEO Susan Connors said, “TBI is recognized as a signature injury of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The programs authorized by the TBI Act play a critical role in improving the nation’s ability to meet the needs of individuals with brain injury, military and civilian alike.”
This major policy accomplishment simply would not have been possible without the tremendous efforts of BIAA state affiliates, advocates, and collaboration among national stakeholders, as well as the leadership of numerous Members of Congress and the dedicated efforts of their staff members.
In particular, BIAA expresses profound appreciation for the leadership efforts of Senator Edward Kennedy, Senator Orrin Hatch, Representative Bill Pascrell, Representative Todd Platts, Representative John Dingell, and Representative Frank Pallone, all of whom played critical roles in ensuring the progress of this bill.
To view a copy of BIAA’s press release, please visit our website at http://www.biausa.org/policyissues.htm.
